Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

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From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

lacking funds

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

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From this reading IN Buda-Pesth three things happened.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading IN Buda-Pesth three things happened.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

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From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

of the present time and place

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN Buda-Pesth three things happened.

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From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

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From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

the act of departing

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

an artist who paints

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

in the second place

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

a quantity of money

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

still in existence

From this reading Secondly, Paragot's aunt, his mother's sister, died intestate leaving a small sum of money which he inherited as her nearest surviving relative.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading IN Buda-Pesth three things happened.

in the third place

From this reading Thirdly, Paragot fell into the arms of Theodor Izelin the painter, an old friend of Paris student days.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN Buda-Pesth three things happened.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The consequences of the first accident, though not immediate, were lasting.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading First, Paragot slipped in the street and broke his ankle bone, so that he lay seven weeks in hospital, during which time Blanquette and I and Narcisse lived like sparrows on the housetops, dazed by the incomprehensibilities of the strange city.